#fullcupchallenge

✨🌲🌎☀️🦋🧘🏼🏞️🌼🍃✌🏼 . . . . #foodforthought #mindfulnessmatters #freetofeel #fullcupchallenge #selfhealer #growthmindset #strengthbased #transformation #mindbodysoul #seeksimplicity #hikenewyork #homesweethome #live #breathe #emotionalintelligence https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fTAhnjxpRL9Uz08q9mfSwwU5PWUlLX2VQLYw0/?igshid=z87l5xg5weij

Day TWENTY TWO of #FullCupChallenge: touch Well the last week I have increasingly felt more and more horrible and yesterday the cheery on top was a r o u g h day at work. Full fledge chest cold & complicated patients... to say the least my own patience was dwindling by the time I clocked out. When I started working in the field it became imperative for me to take some time to untangle from the day. I call my wind down routine my time to "decompress." And, it usually starts with my drive. Most days I call my lady soul mate on the ride home because luckily our crazy schedules line up. Well yesterday, I had a group call with two fierce fucking females and was given the most A M A Z I N G news. When I walked in the door, I was still feeling a little prickly so I took my decompression to the next step. I kicked off my shoes, put my phone aside, make a HUGE mug of tea & honey, plugged in our baby Christmas tree, lit my candles around the house, then finally crawled into the cocoon on the couch. When Ronnie got home I had a request, "please just hold me." Touch in my life is incredibly important for my entire wellness. Of course he obliged and we laid on the couch for quite some time wrapped in the big ol' fuzzy blanket. I shared his warmth, while we watched a mindless show, and felt my stress completely melt away. Unfortunately he couldn't cure the cold, but touch has a way of recharging me. If I am being honest with myself, reassuring touch such as that makes me feel safe; to be comfortable with my vulnerably. When I let my guard down and absorb the warmth of his touch the tension just falls off me like a heavy stone rolling down a hillside. Thank you for being patient with me as I battle this chest cold as we finish up this #FullCupChallenge!! We are in the final days Friends!!! #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #sickville #touchmysoul #lovelanguage #teaonteaontea #comfortzone #decompression #powerdown #holdme #cocoon #lifewithBear https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqrzeb0Bg6e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=agm09huywxy1

Day TWENTY ONE of #FullCupChallenge: ACT ONE - self love! Happy self-love Sunday! Let's be honest, I'm totally just posting this because my outfit was not only warm but also cute as hell! #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #minipost #actone #ootd https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnGn38BadQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v4tq3u1qcbmp

Day NINETEEN of #FullCupChallenge: cheer & tradition ✨🎀🎄🎀✨ 🎄 I could not do my traditional Green Friday rebellion this year. In contradiction to Black Friday I usually go on a hike, breathe in all the beauty that I can stumble on and stay as far away from shopping venues as possible. Unfortunately, for the last few days I have been feeling quite sick with a throbbing migraine, fever, and mega congestion. So I took the time to decorate the house and make it a little more cheerful instead... Maybe even starting an additional tradition to my Green Friday. I am truthfully not that big of a "Christmas person". To be even more honest I would like to think a great gift giver, ... However I absolutely hate getting gifts. I never figured out why but I did discover I love the story that people give me when they tell me how they found the gift, and the thought process that went into giving it. That's the best part for me, that's what makes the gift. 🎀 With that being said... I'm not too sure why I felt the need to decorate so quickly this year. Maybe it's because we finally have our own place, just the two of us, without having to share, completely our space to create an inviting and welcoming nest for all that we love and host in our home. Even when my body is rebelling against the cold, my home feels warm and reminds me of how much I truly have. It feels like home in here. I'm looking forward to having Christmas here, to new traditions we will start, to the memories that are being created within these walls every day, to the life I have right now.... Holy shit... Did I just discover the meaning of Christmas?! ✨🎄✨ #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #mentalhealthwarrior #epiphany #christmas #babytree #youaremygift #dontworry #weregettingarealtree #greenfriday #keepitwild #traditions #fuckbeingsick #iwannaplayoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/BqjLWobhaM5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18s25enumgmrh

✨🌘☕🌖✨ First things first, I did not post last night. Yep. I did not forget, I openly made the choice to put my phone down and ignore it. Disappointed? ...Here's the thing about social media platforms. They are run by human beings. And, ultimately there is just blood in my veins... and maybe a little coffee. I am forgetful, clumsy, and sometimes selfish with my time off. The point of the #CupConversations platform and #FullCupChallenge is to talk about mental wellness and to document our journeys with self-care. So, let's talk. Within this last week, I received some devastating news. Part one of my self-care has, and probably always will be, to put my phone down and come back to the present moment. If I do not ground myself, I tail spin into the big bad game of the uncontrolled. I found that I had the habit of grasping to be able to fix things I have no power over. I still need plenty of support in that department but I am proud to say that I'm learning to pause myself and pull back into stillness; to focus on the things I can control, in the here and now. I took the time to process what I was thinking and the feelings attached to that... then I put them aside because there were too many things I just could not answer or do. 🖤 In my life I have to compartmentalize a lot. I can not bring work life past my front door, and I can't bring personal life into work. For a very simple reason, the person in front of me deserves my undivided attention; whether it is a patient, friend, family member, coworker, stranger at the grocery store... or my own reflection. You will have my attention if we are within the same room, or at least I try to give my true genuine self into all my interactions. If I am completely honest it has made my life more fulfilling instead of always having a screen in my face. One of my intentions this month is to stop apologizing for my awareness, and making myself a priority. Instead, I will say thank you. Thanks for sticking with me. Thanks for your understanding. And, above all, thanks for supporting my journey too. #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #socialworking #mentalhealthwarrior #letstalkaboutit #human #innerstill https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqco0PmBr_A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vqt6xipgixi1

✨🍃🌲🍃✨ Day FOURTEEN of #FullCupChallenge! ✨ 🍃 ✨ I got a jump-start on are official 2 whole weeks of self care! Bright and early I did 45 minutes of yoga, with my diffuser going. I followed @YogaByAdriene Yoga for Brain Power & Heart and Hips practice since I was feeling particularly achy this gorgeous morning. 🍃 I was diffusing lavender, cedarwood, and peppermint to get my juices flowing but keep my heart warm & open. 🌲✨ I made sure while I was feeling focused to take my vitamins, which I VERY often forget to do. Then made myself a small breakfast to stay fueled for the day to come and sat in our peaceful nook. I feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the day. ✨ 🍃 ✨ Can't wait to see how y'all are celebrating TWO WHOLE WEEKS OF FULL CUPS! ✨ 🍃 ✨ #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #selfcareisnotselfish #mentalhealthwarrior #yogawithadriene #yogaforbrainpower #heartandhips #socialworking #SelfCare #SelfLove #mindfulness #innerstill #yoga #sunblocks #nourishedsoul #essentialoils #lavendar #cedarwood #peppermint https://www.instagram.com/p/BqU8uZxB7tt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=69lwwyz6o0tw

✨💤🐑💤✨ Day TWELVE of #FullCupChallenge: wild Friday night. 🐑 As we were sitting at the table eating dinner Ronnie reminded me of the care post I still needed to make and it naturally got me thinking that, I simply wasn't great with mindfully taking care of myself today. It started with waking up early to make sure I can make it safely into work. The natural busyness of the day left me feeling a little depleted and frustrated when the work day came to a close. Bear and I went on a short trip to the store (which I will totally show you what we got tomorrow), that was an adventure all on it's own! We ate it quick dinner then migrated to the couch. I absorbed some much needed cuddles... And promptly fell asleep 😅💤 The dear man woke me and told me to go to bed, && I wasn't going to argue. 🐑 So here we are on a wild Friday night, tucked safely into bed, sleep story on que, and heart full of gratitude for my warmth and love under this roof. Goodnight, moon. I will see you amoung the stars tonight. 🐑 #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #mentalhealthwarrior #socialworking #mindfulness #sleepstory #dailycalm #wildfridaynight #earlybedtime #poweringdown #rechargeyoursoul https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQ91vhB4L1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=100we8xza3miv

✨🕯️🧘🏼‍♀️🕯️✨ . . Day NINE of #FullCupChallenge: Meditation . 🕯️ . Most of you know by now, I can find myself into some pretty intense situations. Living your life an emotional sponge can be taxing. I like to think that as I grow as a professional, so does my self-care practices. Which is why on the grueling day, it is paramount to take a simple 15 minutes to. just. be. still. This is the thought that came to me during my meditation session today, and I did not push it away. This phenomenon of engrossing the negativity of others with the espectation of coming out unshathed is niave at best. Instead, I sat with this feeling of… curiosity. My thought was, why is it so easy for me to absorb and take the burden of a complete and total stranger. When did I have this ability? WHY do I have this ability? And, why is so utterly natural. Curious, isn’t it? But then something amazing happened, I breathed deeply and thought, how incredible it is to hold such magnitude and let my mind be still. . 🕯️ . "Curiosity can be used as a way to inquire into our experience—the joyful and painful alike" . 🕯️ . I have my little nook all ready to go for me to enjoy when I am finished. Cozyyy blanket, sandlewood incense, and the newest Time magazine included!!! . 🕯️ . #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #selfcareisnotselfish #mentalhealthwarrior #SOCIALWORKING #selflove #selfcare #innerstill #curiousity #meditation #dailycalm #megnitude #embraceyourself #embraceallofyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJJu8QBHVx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=su6pflx6z5g3